Learn about the role of CALUCs in the City of Victoria’s community development:
Community Association Land Use Committees

Current Proposals & Developments:

View all status updates on the Development Tracker via City of Victoria. Public commentary within the website is available within a set timeframe for each development proposal.

• 1905/1907 Fort and 1923/1929 Davie St (Public meeting info below)

• 1514-1520 Foul Bay Development 

• Traffic Calming: Amphion Street

• 1905 Lee Ave

• 1693 Fort Street Update

Development Updates + Events

1905/1907 Fort and 1923/1929 Davie St.

Public Meeting & Presentation: September 21 @ 7-9pm via Zoom.

Nov 29, 2022: To view the Zoom video recording from the November 23rd meeting, please download the video file from this Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s8gp7ikwyclb5fg/video1867251676.mp4?dl=0.

The Q&A transcript can be viewed and downloaded here.

Oct 22,2022: This is a new proposal for a 6 storey , 80 unit condo development at the intersection of Davie St and Fort St. The current zoning for the included properties allows up to 6 storeys for the 1905/1907 Fort St properties. The two Davie Street properties are traditional residential and would require rezoning to be included in the project.

Project Details:

• Developer: Three Shores (Vancouver)
• Site: 1905/1907 Fort Street + 1923/1929 Davie
• Replaces: 4 single family dwellings
• Type: Mixed Use Residential and Commercial
• Height: 6-storey, 19.35 metres
• Residential Units: 80-unit – 12 studio – 22 1 Bdrm – 15 1 Bdrm + DEN – 17 2 Bdrm – 4 3 Bdrm
• Affordability: ??
• Commercial: 3 units on Davie St
• Required Vehicle Parking: 88 stalls resident – 78 + visitor – 8 + commercial – 2.2
• Proposed Vehicle Parking: 47 stalls – no allocation given
• Bicycle parking: 120 long-term, 6 short-term outdoor stalls

1514-1520 Foul Bay Townhomes

August 2023:  The eight-unit townhouse project in South Jubilee, intended to replace two single-family homes on Foul Bay Road behind Oak Bay Bikes, has received approval from Victoria council.

Both of the structures will consist of three stories, while the rear units will be limited to two stories, facilitating a gradual transition to the neighboring rear single-family homes. Each of the units will feature ground-level internal garages. Additionally, every housing unit will be equipped with a compact deck on the second floor and a private patio at ground level.

The project has been meticulously designed by the award-winning Zebra Design Group. To meet future climate changes, there are large solar panel arrays hidden on the rooftops, heat pumps, permeable driveway pavers and a riparian rain garden. It will be built to Step Code 4, in order to reduce heating and cooling costs. There is a 4-to1 tree replacement ratio, along with addition of a tree-lined street boulevard.

During the City’s Committee of the Whole review meeting, the project was lauded by council as the kind of housing that is needed in the city.

Wayne Foster, local resident and developer of the project, has indicated that they anticipate commencing construction in the upcoming Spring season, pending the issuance of final permits and approvals. Praising the neighbors and community for their ideas, Wayne said that they provided constructive input to the project in multiple ways.

More information is available on the City of Victoria Development Tracker .

December 11, 2022: This month, the City will be installing a new traffic diverter on Leighton Road at Amphion Street. Leighton Road is a designated Greenway and this traffic calming diverter will help reduce traffic volumes and support neighbourhood road safety by restricting through traffic at the intersection. The design accommodates emergency vehicles including ambulances and fire trucks.

This project responds to concerns raised by residents regarding non-local traffic bypassing the intersection of Foul Bay Road and Oak Bay Avenue. This option was confirmed after technical analysis and consultation with residents and the neighbourhood association as it best addresses excess volumes of non-local traffic. Earlier this year, speed humps were installed on Lee Avenue and Bourchier Street to further support neighbourhood traffic calming.

Construction impacts are expected to be minimal as crews will be installing pre-fabricated concrete islands and relocating existing planters to form the physical barrier. Using more temporary materials for the diverter allows us to evaluate its impact on traffic volumes and patterns before investing in a more permanent solution. Installing a purpose-built diverter, or other traffic calming solution, is currently being explored as part of future road rehabilitation on Amphion Street in 2024.

Pedestrian, bicycle and local vehicle access will be maintained while work is underway. Always be prepared to follow the direction of crews around active work sites.

Feb 16, 2022: For years, the City has received complaints about cut-through traffic in South Jubilee, particularly on Amphion Street as cars try to avoid the light at Oak Bay Ave/Foul Bay.

This will get much worse with the new Redfern Condo, which will add 100s of cars per day. As a result, the City has proposed a “diverter” at the intersection of Amphion/Leighton, and some speed bumps along Lee and Bouchier.

1905 Lee Ave – Council meeting on September 28 

The City is considering a Rezoning application to subdivide the lot to create two small lots and to construct a new single-family dwelling. The application is concurrent with a Development Permit with Variances application.

Development Services
Folder Number: REZ00710
Address: 1905 LEE AVE

A COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED
More information can be found on the Development Tracker.

If you have any questions please contact staff in Development Services by email: developmentservices@victoria.ca.

Project Type:Rezoning Application
Folder Number:REZ00710
Application Date: Jul 29, 2019
Addresses: 1905 LEE AVE
City Contact: CHELSEA MEDD
Email: cmedd@victoria.ca
Telephone: 250.361.0254
Status: ACTIVE

1693 Fort Street Update

Dec 11, 2021: The South Jubilee Land Use meeting for this project was held on Dec 8th.

Aryze has provided a link to the Zoom meeting recording. Actual meeting starts about 9 1/2 minutes into the video.

The City of Victoria’s Development Tracker will have the most recent plans filed for 1693 Fort St.

You can make comments about this project on the City of Victoria Engagement site until Dec 23, 2021.

Project Info: A new vision for this site will be provided by Aryze Developments.

Last year this site was presented as a student housing project. This new proposal for 1693 Fort Street is envisioned as 34 purpose-built affordable rental apartments situated above a ground floor CRU space and a programmed outdoor rooftop patio for residents to enjoy. Located at the corner of Belcher and Fort Street, where there are currently 4 rowhouses.

Project Details:
Developer: Aryze Developments.
Location: 1693 – 1699 Fort St (Belcher and Fort)
Replaces: 4 rowhouses
Type: Affordable rental
Height: 19.72 metres 6 storeys
# units: 6 studio + 13 one-bedroom + 15 two-bedroom = 34 total
Commercial: 1 main floor commercial unit – 77 m2
Bicycle parking: 63 long-term with 20% electric charging capacity, 6 short-term outdoor stalls
Vehicle parking: 9 stalls which show on plans as 1 for MODO, 1 short term Visitor/Loading and 7 Visitor
0 residential parking
Modo Membership: 1 per unit

Come to the meeting on Wednesday to view Aryze’s presentation. You will be able to ask any questions you may have and make comments. You can also make comments about this project on the City of Victoria Engagement site until Dec 23.

Learn more at Aryze’s site
The City of Victoria’s Development Tracker will have the most recent plans filed for 1693 Fort St